Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas will be eased back into the offense this offseason because of his late return to the team. The Broncos want to gauge where Thomas is physically before he's cleared for full contact practices.

Fantasy Tip: This shouldn't be a big shock. Thomas wasn't with the Broncos for the whole offseason as his contract extension was being determined and negotiated. Despite being brought along more slowly, Thomas should still pick up everything he needs to by the time the regular season rolls around. He should be one of the top wide receivers off draft boards.

Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas is signed to his five-year deal, but he missed all of the offseason workouts and organized team activities (OTAs), so it will take a bit of time before he is up to speed.

Fantasy Tip: Remember, Thomas is learning new head coach Gary Kubiak's offense, so he will be playing catch-up during training camp and the preseason. Still, he can be expected to be a top fantasy target at his position, if not the top receiver in all formats.

Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas said he wants to set the single-season record for receiving yards this year. Thomas also said he'd like to lead the league in touchdowns.

Fantasy Tip: Those aren't necessarily unattainable goals for one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Thomas would need to beat Calvin Johnson's record of 1,964 yards set in 2012. The Broncos aren't expected to pass as much as they have in previous seasons under new head coach Gary Kubiak. Thomas should still be in the top-five fantasy wide receiver conversation.

Fantasy Tip: Green has already said he plans to play out the final year of his deal without worrying about an extension, but Green clearly knows that Thomas' new deal has set a starting point for his next contract. Expect Green to be a top five receiver this year as he tries to drive up his value as much as possible before heading to the negotiation table.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas should continue to be one of the main targets in the team's passing game this season after he received a new contract. Thomas should be one of the first receivers selected in drafts this season and will be a weekly starting option for owners.

Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas said he plans to play lighter this season, and he's feeling faster than in the past. He also said that his ankle is fully healed after it bothered him the last few games of last season.

Fantasy Tip: Playing lighter and faster should be a good thing for Thomas and his fantasy value in 2015, although it may make him a bit less durable. As long as Peyton Manning remains in Denver, Thomas should be an elite wide receiver and worthy of a late-round pick in the first round of fantasy drafts.

Updating previous reports, Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas will receive $22 million in 2015. He will receive an $11 million signing bonus, $6.5 million in roster bonus and a $4.5 million salary, which are all guaranteed. He has a fully guaranteed $13 million salary in 2016. His $8.5 million salary in 2017 is guaranteed against injury, and the full salary becomes guaranteed in the league year. In 2018, he has a a $4 million option, plus an $8.5 million salary. None of this money is guaranteed. He has a $14 million salary in 2019, which isn't guaranteed. There are no incentives or escalators in the contract.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas is among the top five receivers in fantasy and is worth consideration at the snake area in the first and second rounds.

Fantasy Tip: Thomas totaled 35 touchdowns from 2012-14. Eager to live up to his brand new contract in what could be Peyton Manning's final season, Thomas is a sure-fire top-five receiver barring injury.